FAQ: Do I use GT Gel and EnduraPower simultaneously during an event (for instance, within the same hour)?
A:
For endurance sports like cycling, MTB, trail and road running, triathlons, you do not need to use GT Gel and EnduraPower at the same time… BUT NOTE: This EXCLUDES ENDURO RIDING! (enduro riders see note below)
Cyclists, runners, swimmers, triathletes, all other sports, choose one or the other: Either GT Gel or EnduraPower …..BUT… you can switch between the 2 options: For example, you might wish to do the first half of the event on EnduraPower and then switch to GT Gel with ONLY WATER for the second half! This approach is a WINNER! Just about everyone loves the taste of JUST WATER, especially on long events. (Plus you avoid taste fatigue which can negatively impact your hydration rate!)
Whichever option above you choose, remember to hydrate correctly (see suggestions below), as both formulas are high in electrolytes – They are both designed for racing in African heat! High in sodium (Kalahari Salt) and magnesium bis glycinate.
“Boring” flavour IS KEY!
- EnduraPower (high electrolytes, blend of stable carbs) Powder in your hydration pack. (Neutral Quench has no added flavour; Lemonade has a VERY light flavour).
- GT Gel (high electrolytes, blend of stable carbs). This goes with JUST water in your hydration pack!! A BIG winner! BLAND, easy to swallow. One little pocket bottle (110mls) will give you 3 hours of high heart-rate racing!
Suggested Hydration Rate:
It has been suggested that you hydrate according to bodyweight.
Recommended: 8ml-10mls/kg bodyweight/hr – this may vary because of many factors: personal preference, ambient temperature, intensity, conditioning, type of sport etc etc.
(The sodium content of all 3 formulas significantly reduces any risk of hyponatremia, ie water intoxication (sodium dilution)
Additional Note: There are some athletes who wish to use ONLY electrolytes: Then choose PaceLyte which has NO flavour, no colourants – Only electrolytes and a minuscule amount of carbohydrate (cluster dextrin, offers a more sustained release of energy, helping to maintain performance over longer periods).
PaceLyte is absolutely refreshing in the mouth – delicately salty to the taste (Kalahari salt) … I LOVE this one!
ENDURO RIDERS (only…)
If you are competing in Enduro Riding (Roof of Africa, IMPI etc) where the intensity is extreme and you have a risk of cramping, then YES, you would use the 2 formulas (GT Gel and EnduraPower) simultaneously: During an enduro, the little 2-stroke bottle should be filled to the top with GT Gel and sipped at the start and then intermittently over approximately 4-6 hours in addition to EnduraPower 6 scoops in every 3 litre for hydration..
Enduro Riders (Only): How to use GT Gel in the little “2-stroke” bottle
FAQ: How to use the GT Gel and pocket bottle – MTB, Road Cycling, Trail or Road Running
What is PaceLyte ELECTROLYTE formula and how do I use it?
EnduraPower – How much do I use?
